Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment of Wiper Arms Stop Location: Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Prior to front wiper arm installation or adjustment:
- Operate front wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
- Using a suitable brush, clean pivot area as illustrated. This will reduce the possibility of wiper arm looseness.
- Lift the wiper blade up, then rest it onto glass surface to set clearance "L1" and "L2" as illustrated.
Clearance "L1": 41.5 - 56.5 mm (1.634 - 2.224 in)
Clearance "L2": 52.5 - 67.5 mm (2.067 - 2.657 in)
- Tighten wiper arm mounting nuts to specified torque.
Front wiper arm mounting nuts: 23.6 N.m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
- Eject washer fluid and operate front wiper motor several cycles, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
- At the stop location (Auto Stop), ensure wiper blades are within clearance "L1" and "L2" as illustrated.